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Krishnakumar Rajamanickam

Dubai

Summary

Accomplished Supervisor at Kanoo Travel Llc, adept in strategic planning and staff management, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Leveraged business development and complex problem-solving skills to streamline processes, fostering a culture of excellence and achieving key performance indicators. Expert in business administration, consistently prioritized customer satisfaction and team success, guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement and inventory control.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Suprevisor

Kanoo Travel Llc
12.2020 - Current
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.

Team Leader

ATPI Travel
04.2015 - 12.2020
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

Team Leader

Airlink International UAE
01.2013 - 03.2015

Responsible for managing over 4 staff across McDermott Implant, covering reservations, operations,
ticketing, cancellation and amendment of bookings whilst ensuring an efficient and cohesive support
operation.
Managing and guiding staff through a constantly changing environment.
 Backend support for McDermott E-Travel system on testing
 Coordination with airline to get better fares and negotiating corporate deals.
 Uploading Seamen fares on system if its not done before
 Monitored and reported daily/weekly sales figures and targets to management team.
 Addressed waitlisted PNR’s issues when necessary.
 Helped define and meet all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Services Level Agreements (SLAs).

Team Leader

BCD Travel India
07.2006 - 10.2012

Responsible for managing over 12 staff across the Chennai branches, covering reservations,
operations, ticketing, cancellation and amendment of bookings, car booking, and hotel requests,
whilst ensuring an efficient and cohesive support operation.
Managing and guiding staff through a constantly changing environment.
 A key role in strategic forecasting and planning for future business success.
 Managed constant operational reviews, driving efficiencies by improving people, processes,
procedures and implementing business practices.
 Monitored and reported daily/weekly sales figures and targets to the MD and management team.
 Addressed waitlisted PNR’s issues when necessary.
 Maximized sales by consistently promoting a culture of customer service excellence and training staff
on an ongoing, hands-on basis.
 Helped define and meet all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Services Level Agreements (SLAs).

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Carlson Wagonlit
11.2005 - 07.2006
  • Implant Staff for Siemens Chennai, responsible for handling all travel needs to Siemens.
  • Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
  • Informed clients of travel policies and utilized preferred vendors to maximize company profits
  • Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.
  • Kept abreast of all airline rules, regulatory requirements and industry standards when scheduling travel arrangements.
  • Covering reservations, cancellation and amendment of bookings, car booking, hotel/guest house
    request and forex arrangement.

Trainee

Embassy Travel
11.2004 - 11.2005
  • Handling leading Leather Company K.H.Shoes and their branches, responsible for all their travel needs.
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
  • Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
  • Interacted with customers under supervision to support operational objectives.
  • Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
  • Learnt about Travel Industry and CRS.

Education

MBA - Airline And Airport Management Tourism

National Institute of Business Management
Trivandrum, India
03.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Maths

DB Jain College
Chennai, India

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Business Development
  • Operations Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Processes and procedures
  • Contract Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Business Administration

Certification

  • IATA Consultant Course Travel & Tourism - 2006
  • IATA Foundation Course Travel & Tourism - 2004
  • Travel & Tourism Diploma - 2004


Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Suprevisor

Kanoo Travel Llc
12.2020 - Current

Team Leader

ATPI Travel
04.2015 - 12.2020

Team Leader

Airlink International UAE
01.2013 - 03.2015

Team Leader

BCD Travel India
07.2006 - 10.2012

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Carlson Wagonlit
11.2005 - 07.2006

Trainee

Embassy Travel
11.2004 - 11.2005

MBA - Airline And Airport Management Tourism

National Institute of Business Management

Bachelor of Arts - Maths

DB Jain College
Krishnakumar Rajamanickam